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In 1953 Eddie Fisher was given his own fifteen-minute TV show called Coke Time (1953), sponsored by the Coca-Cola company. This show proved to be so popular that Coke then offered Eddie a $1 million contract to be their national spokesperson. A deal of that magnitude was almost unheard of at this time and helped push Fisher towards being one of the most popular singers by 1954. In 1955 Eddie married Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie Fisher was born a year later, followed by son Todd Fisher in l958. Later that year, the scandal of the decade broke when stories of Eddie's affair with Elizabeth Taylor were made public. She had been widowed earlier that year when her husband Mike Todd, Eddie's best friend, died in a plane crash. The bad publicity that followed did a great deal of damage to Eddie's career, while it actually increased the amount of money Elizabeth was offered for films. He and Liz did the movie BUtterfield 8 (1960), which actually earned Taylor an Academy Award, though it was received with mixed reviews. From there Liz went on to star in Cleopatra (1963), with Richard Burton, another scandal and divorce for Liz. With his TV show long gone and hit records a thing of the past, his career in the sixties consisted mainly of stage shows in Las Vegas, New York, and smaller venues as time went on. For a few years he was married to Connie Stevens and they had two daughters, Joely Fisher and Tricia Leigh Fisher before divorcing in 1968. Eddie Fisher has written two autobiographies, the latest "Been There, Done That" published with great controversy. It seems some of the women in his past, including Debbie Reynolds, did not care for his portrayal of them. He must be given credit, however, for owning up to his own actions, which led to the degradation of his career. His fifth wife, Betty Lin, passed away from lung cancer on April 15, 2001.- Actress
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Jackie Burroughs was born on Thursday 2 February 1939 in Lancashire, England, United Kingdom She acted in live theatre at Ontario's Stratford Festival before she made her film debut appearance in The Ernie Game (1967), then went on to act in several other very popular films which include The Grey Fox (1982) a performance which earned her a Genie Award, and The Dead Zone (1983). Jackie's television credits include the roles of Mrs. Amelia Evans in Anne of Green Gables (1985) and Hetty King in Avonlea (1990), a role which earned her three Gemini Awards. With several film and television performances under her belt, we should acknowledge her work in a A Winter Tan (1987) a film in which Jackie produced, directed, co-wrote, and starred in, for her work in the film she earned her third Genie Award, and we must not forget her spellbinding and emotional gripping performance in Lost and Delirious (2001). Jackie died in Toronto at home, as a result of gastric cancer, with close friends and family beside her on the afternoon of Wednesday 22 September 2010. She was survived by her daughter Zoe Yanovsky ( with her former husband the late Zalman Yanovsky (1944-2002) of " The Lovin' Spoonful " rock band) and her partner Greg Ball; two grandsons Max the Pearl and Henry Zalman; their babba Anna; her brother Gary, his wife Sarah and daughters Josie and Alex along with their children and her goddaughter Maggie.- Actor
- Producer
He was one of the world's tallest men to ever live. He played professional basketball as a center in his country at Gimnasia La Plata (won 2nd level championship) and Sport Club. He also played for the National Team from 1985 to 1988. Drafted by NBA's Atlanta Hawks in 1988, he had to quit after a knee injury that didn't allowed him to run properly. Hired by Ted Turner (Hawks' owner) to be part of WCW, started wrestling as "El Gigante" (The Giant), which was his nickname while playing basketball. He became famous as a wrestler, which led him to appear in several series and movies. Then, he also wrestled in Vince McMahon's WWF organization, where he was known as Giant Gonzales, and in Japan. Retired in 1998 due to a back injury, he returned to his birth town. Suffering from serious diabetes and giantism, he was assistant coach at Argentine basketball team Belgrano San Nicolás in 2000. He was honored in 2001 LNB (Argentine Basketball League) All-Star Game for being the first Argentine basketball player to reach NBA. In later years, he was confined to a wheelchair. On September 22, 2010, he died from complications from diabetes in his hometown of San Martin, Argentina. He was 44. Though he never had the long career of Andre the Giant or The Big Show, Gonzales is fondly remembered by wrestling fans of the early 1990s.- Bridget was born and raised in Harrow, London. From a large family, she was the second of 5 children. Her parents are Irish, her mother Bridie hails from Limerick and her father Jim is from Cork. As a result, Bridget grew up around Ceilidh bands and dancing. She attended Catholic schools and went on to graduate with a degree in English from Lancaster University.
She became a writer and won her first prize in 1991 for the Time Out short story category. She went on to write collections of short stories, plays for radio and theatre, and several films. - Actor
- Additional Crew
- Animation Department
Puppeteer Van Charles Snowden was born on February 9, 1939 in San Francisco, California. His parents were Wyatt Estes Snowden and Ortha Dufree. Snowden was raised on a farm in Branson, Missouri. Van started his career in Hollywood by donning the suit of the famous titular dragon H.R. Pufnstuf in the 1970 theatrical film "Pufnstuf." Snowden went on to work for "Pufnstuf" creators Sid and Marty Kroft on such TV series as "The Bugaloos," "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters," and "Land of the Lost." Moreover, Van was one of the puppeteers who brought the ghoulish host the Cryptkeeper to life on the acclaimed cable TV horror anthology show "Tales from the Crypt" and in the spin-off movies "Demon Knight" and "Bordello of Blood." His other film credits include "Beetle Juice," "Bram Stroker's Dracula," and the first two "Child's Play" sequels. Snowden was nominated for a prime-time Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Musical Program for his work on "D.C. Follies;" this was the first time a puppeteer was ever nominated in this particular category. His last TV credit was as H.R. Pufnstuf on a 2007 episode of "My Name is Earl." Outside of his film and television work, Van also was the head of Hasbro's puppeteer division for the last three years of his life; he devised programming for such toys as Gizmo, E.T., Yoda, and Furby. Snowden died of cancer at age 71 on September 22, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, California; he's survived by his brother Nick and sister Deanna.- Make-Up Department
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- Additional Crew
Patricia Hutchence was born on 6 July 1929 in Australia. She was a writer, known for Death Race 2000 (1975), Two Worlds Colliding and The Great Texas Dynamite Chase (1976). She was married to Kell Hutchence, ? Burgess and Ross Glassop. She died on 22 September 2010 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Producer
Neil Lisk was born on 25 October 1971 in Folkestone, England, UK. He was a cinematographer and producer, known for I Spit on Your Grave (2010), Sasquatch Mountain (2006) and Night of the Alien (2011). He was married to Liz Lisk. He died on 22 September 2010 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Predrag Tasovac was born on 9 August 1922 in Samac, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia. He was an actor, known for Crni sneg (1966), Noz (1967) and Radjanje radnog naroda (1969). He was married to Marija Tasovac. He died on 22 September 2010 in Belgrade, Serbia.
- Tyler Clementi was born on 19 December 1991 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA. He died on 22 September 2010 in Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA.
- Terry Brumfield was born on 31 December 1953 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. He died on 22 September 2010 in Piketon, Ohio, USA.
- Director
- Writer
Yûten Tachibana was born on 17 October 1932 in Tokyo, Japan. Yûten was a director and writer, known for Ashita no hibana (1977), Dobugawa gakkyu (1972) and Ningen o kaese (1981). Yûten died on 22 September 2010 in Tokyo, Japan.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Director
- Writer
Yônosuke Koike was an assistant director and director, known for Shin Wani bunsho (1997), Battle Hawk (1976) and The Detective Story (1979). He died on 22 September 2010 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan.- Alan Rudkin was born on 28 November 1941 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK. He died on 22 September 2010 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK.
- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Chi Hsin was born on 23 October 1924 in Wanhua Distric, Taipei City, Taiwan. He was a director and writer, known for Zui yu zui ha zui pang xie (1979), Yin juan nu xia (1970) and Shao rou zong (1969). He died on 22 September 2010 in Taoyuan, Taiwan.- Hadwig Klemperer was born on 5 March 1926 in Berlin, Germany. She was married to Victor Klemperer. She died on 22 September 2010 in Dresden, Germany.
- Director
- Additional Crew
- Actor
Bora Grigorovic was born on 26 April 1928 in Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was a director and actor, known for TV teatar (1956), Dragi Antoan (1972) and Bilo ih je sedam (1962). He died on 22 September 2010 in Belgrade, Serbia.- Production Manager
Frank Bayer was born on 29 June 1936 in Brazil, Indiana, USA. Frank was a production manager, known for Great Performances (1971). Frank died on 22 September 2010 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA.